Intern - Digital Content Creator
Job Title: Intern - Digital Content Creator - Summer 2025
About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.
We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
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The Lumen Internship
Lumen offers a fully immersive, 10-week summer internship program. Our interns demonstrate curiosity, innovation, and a passion for advancing technology. We believe that empowering our people and helping them reach their full potential is essential for the long-term success of both Lumen and our customers.
Program dates: May 30 – August 8, 2025.
Work Location
This position is fully remote/work from home.
The Main Responsibilities
Lumen Technologies is seeking a Digital Content Creator intern who, through a collaborative and iterative process, will support the in-house creative agency by going from concept through completion on various projects and handling production steps along the way. The role emphasizes working on B2B marketing assets for campaign motions, including making stadium graphics and a complete campaign of deliverables like videos and animated ads, particularly for NFL sponsorships. The intern will work directly on these projects, ensuring they contribute real work that will be used in the market. They will also collaborate closely with peers across the creative team, including copywriters, graphic designers, and UX professionals, to work towards common goals.
Applicants must have a working knowledge and a general understanding of the video production pipeline, visual theory, industry standard techniques, technologies, equipment capabilities and software (Adobe CC). Successful applicants will be responsible for creative services including pre-production design, production/animation, and post-production video editing/motion graphics support. Must have an interest in design, color theory, animation, typography, and text graphics.
Working closely with the Art Director and Senior members of the digital content team, applicants will be responsible for many types of work including product videos, solutions marketing, video ads and pre-roll, and projects as assigned. Must ensure consistency while working within approved strategy and Lumen’s visual brand identity. Able to create new on-brand work, or modify existing work as needed; applicants must be familiar with video production best practices and have an interest in evolving trends and techniques.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate’s commitment to the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.
Required qualifications:
- Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship
- Graduating August 2025 – May 2027
- Preferred fields include but not limited to: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Visual Media Design, Digital Media, Marketing, Communications, Mass Communications, RTVF, or related field
- Intern must be able to work 40 hours per week during the 10-week program (May 30 – August 8, 2025)
Required Technical Skills:
Pre-production (Planning):
- Ability to work as a team player
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Well-developed sense of visual language
- Ability to create storyboards, or outlines to explain concepts clearly and accurately
- Proficient in MS Office (PPT, Word, Teams etc.)
- Knowledge of basic branding concepts
- Ability to address multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Production & Post (Motion Graphics and Video Editing):
- MacBook/Adobe CC workflow. Applicants must have a demonstrated proficiency in video editing, 2D animation/motion graphics.
- Excellent Adobe CC skills (AE, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Ability to work quickly and accurately
- Ability to accept feedback and adapt to shifting priorities
- Ability to focus on task-at-hand and adhere to overarching brand guidelines
- Motion graphics and text animations for video
Compensation
Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual's level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.
Hourly Based Pay Range:
Min: $22.00/hour
Max: $35.00/hour
Work Authorization
US work authorization required for role. Individuals requiring current or future sponsorship for employment are not eligible.
What to Expect Next
After completion and submission of your application, you will be asked to participate in a virtual video interview. This on demand interview will be a way for Lumen to learn more about you and your experience as it aligns to the internship position. A separate email invitation will be sent to you (check your spam) within 6 hours of application. For continued consideration in the summer internship program, please ensure you complete the video interview within 5 business days of application.
Application & Interview Timeline:
October – First Round Interviews with top, qualified candidates
November - Interview panel with work team
December - All Summer 2025 offers will be extended by end of month
Requisition #: 334972